Languages at Coombabah State High School
Italian builds communication skills and cultural understanding through practical, real-world contexts aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills while exploring Italian culture and contemporary life.
Through Italian, students strengthen literacy, intercultural awareness, and confidence to use language in authentic situations.
Students develop competence and confidence using Italian in everyday contexts—greetings, directions, shopping, dining and travel—fostering teamwork, resilience and cultural appreciation.
Theory lessons reinforce literacy and decision-making through topics such as:
Opportunities to specialise in senior languages support pathways into tertiary study and careers in tourism, hospitality, education and international relations.
Academic pathway developing advanced communication, analysis and intercultural skills for university study.
Applied and certificate opportunities provide practical, real-world experiences and credentials.
Conversational Italian for greetings, transactions, directions, dining and travel.
Italian traditions, festivals, food and modern society build intercultural understanding.
Reading and writing tasks that reinforce grammar, vocabulary and text structures.
Preparation for senior language studies and careers across international industries.
For more information about our Italian program, pathways and opportunities, please contact the school.